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I think the issues are pretty common. I have a few Chapmans and so far two have had the pickups pots/switches and wiring all replaced. Stock pups aren't bad, but aren't great. I am gutting my ML1 Norseman this weekend, decided on a SD Custom 5 in the bridge and 59 in the neck.

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as for pickups- the stock chapman sonorous zero pickups are the only thing about this guitar that feels cheap.
switched to an old bareknuckle miracle man i had and the guitar came to life
probably gonna get the a 59 or a sensient and just mix & match 'till all is good.